Gov. Scott expected to attend Hertz groundbreaking

Aerial rendering of what the new Hertz headquarters in Estero may look like.

Rick Scott

ESTERO - Gov. Rick Scott is among those expected to attend Tuesday's groundbreaking for the new Hertz headquarters in Estero.

The event is from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at 8101 Williams Road, where the road intersects with U.S. 41. The nearly $70 million headquarters will be built there on more than 34 acres. The main building will span 250,000 to 270,000 square feet.

Last week, Hertz unveiled at an Estero Community Planning Panel meeting a glass-oriented design for its headquarters, which is relocating to Lee County from New Jersey.

Hertz's plans for the Estero site include a campus-style layout with an open courtyard. Buildings will be surrounded by green areas, including walking trails.